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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serifos Serifos] (Σέριφος) is a barren rocky island in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades] with an area of 75 km<sup>2</sup>, about 1,400 inhabitants, and with a number of abandoned mines.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serifos Serifos] (Σέριφος) is a barren rocky island in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades] with an area of 75 km<sup>2</sup>, about 1,400 inhabitants, and with a number of abandoned mines.
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[[Image:Greece_Serifos3.jpg|200px|frame|left|Dovecote in Serifos]]
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Tourism has given the island a new prosperity.
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According to the mythology, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danae Danae] and her son [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Perseus1.html Perseus] were washed ashore on Serifos after drifting in a box that her father had placed them and cast them ashore fearing a prophesy that he would be killed by his grandson. The king of Serifos, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydectes Polydectes] took a fancy to Danae and wanted to marry her but she refused. When Perseus grew up Polydectes sent him on an impossible quest: to slay the [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Medusa1.html Medusa]. With the help of [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Athena.html Athena] he did so and after returning to Serifos he showed Polydectes Medusa's head. The sight of the head turned Polydectes, his court, and most of the island into stone.
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{{Image center|Greece_Serifos3.jpg|Dovecote in Serifos}}
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The first inhabitants of Serifos were [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionians Ionian Greeks]. The island was fairly wealthy in antiquity because of its rich iron and copper mines and minted its own coins. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_Period Hellenistic] times it was conquered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_Period#The_Macedonian_Empire Macedonians] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic_dynasty Ptolemies] from Egypt. During the 3rd century AD it was taken over by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Romans] who used it as a place of exile. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines], Serifos was taken by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice Venetians] who held it like the rest of the Cyclades. They built the castle of Chora. Following the Venetians it was taken by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans].
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==Radio Net==
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2810 51 470
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03 in [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]
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In modern times Serifos took an active role during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence] in 1821 following which it became part of Greece. In 1916 there was a violent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serifos#The_Miners.27_Strike_1916 miner's strike] after which the mines declined and were eventually abandoned by 1960. The island's population declined to about 1400 inhabitants.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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Today tourism has given the island a new prosperity.
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==Charts==
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; BA
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: 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
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: 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
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; NIMA
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: 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
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: 54330 Plans in the Kikladhes
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; Greek
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: 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
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: 415 Ydra to Sikinos
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===Charts===
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==Weather==
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BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros<br/>
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.
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BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
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==Passages==
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris]]
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* [[Cruising the Cyclades Islands]]
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NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti<br/>
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==Islands==
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NIMA 54330 Plans in the Kikladhes
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* {{dest| Kythnos|i|h|a}}
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* {{dest| Sifnos |i|h|a}}
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Greek 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis<br/>
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==Navigation==
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Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos
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Approaches to Serifos are straightforward but:
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===Radio Nets===
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{{Warning}} With a ''meltemi'' there are strong gusts on the south side of the island.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2810 51 470
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==Berthing==
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03 in [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]
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===Ports===
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{{Poi |37|8.36|N|24|31.24|E | type= harbour |name= Livadhi |zoom= 15
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| text= Livadhi (Λιβάδι - meadow) is the only harbor in the island. There are two alternatives here. You can either dock stern-to on the south side of the quay or anchor off. Either way there is good shelter from the meltemi despite the strong gusts. With a strong south-east wind there is appreciable swell into the bay. The docking area is usually very crowded and noisy. Yachts also anchor moor stern-to on the north side of the quay, but it is not to be recommended in strong northerlies as the holding is not good. In the Winter 2015 new concrete piers have been built enclosing a small harbour with mooring lines. Bigger boat can anchor stern-to on this new pier as well.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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Many cruisers prefer the alternative of anchoring off. Anchor at 6 m towards the north-west of the bay but stay clear from the area where the ferries maneuver.
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Approaches to Serifos are straightforward but:
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> With a meltemi there are strong gusts on the south side of the island.
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{{Warning}} One drawback in this otherwise good anchorage are mosquitoes, in great numbers.}}
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{{himage|Greece_Serifos_Livadhi.jpg|View of Livadhi}}
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{{himage|Greece_Serifos_Livadhi2.jpg|The S side of the mole in Livadhi}}
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{{himage|Serifos.jpeg|The south side of the mole during a ''meltemi''}}
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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====Livadhi====
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Livadhi (Λιβάδι - meadow) is the only harbor in the island. There are two alternatives here. You can either dock, stern-to at the quay or anchor off. Either way there is very good shelter from the ''meltemi'' despite the strong gusts. With a strong south-east wind there is appreciable swell into the bay. The docking area is usually very crowded and noisy.
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Dock on the south side of the quay which is better protected from the ''meltemi''.
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==Anchorages==
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{{Poi |37|07.9|N|24|27.4|E | type= anchorage |name= Koutala Bay |zoom= 15
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| imagetext= Chart of Koutala Bay
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| text= Koutala (Κουτάλα - spoon) Bay is a large bay on the south side of the island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi'' but it is subject to very violent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katabatic katabatic] gusts; they can go from 0 to 25 knots in almost no time.
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Many cruisers prefer the alternative of anchoring off. Anchor at 6 m towards the north-west of the bay but stay clear from the area where the ferries maneuver.
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There are several possible places to anchor: In the north-west cove at 6-15 m, north-east cove 5-10 m, and on the Eeastcove at about 5 m.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> One drawback in this otherwise good anchorage is the number of mosquitoes.
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If there is any suspicion of a south wind, the Eeastcove is your best bet.
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{{Warning}} With strong gusts, two anchors may be advisable.
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:17, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Greece_Serifos_Livadhi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Livadhi - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.143333&lon=24.52&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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The bottom is mostly sand, good holding. The beaches here are nice and clean.}}
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{{Poi |lat=37.13996 |lon=24.42308 |zoom=15 | type= anchorage| name= Megalo Livadhi
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Image:Greece_Serifos_Livadhi.jpg|View of Livadhi<br/>''Click for larger view''
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| text= Megalo Livadhi (big meadow) is an inlet just north-west of Cape Kyklops. The shelter here is good but the surroundings are somewhat bleak and isolated. }}
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Image:Greece_Serifos_Livadhi2.jpg|The S side of the mole in Livadhi<br/>''Click for larger view''
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===Anchorages===
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==Amenities==
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====Koutala Bay====
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[[Image:Greece_Serifos_Koutala_r.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Koutala Bay - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.131667&lon=24.456667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|37|07.9|N|24|27.4|E|}}<br/>
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Koutala (Κουτάλα - spoon) Bay is a large bay on the south side of the island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi'' but it is subject to very violent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katabatic katabatic] gusts; they can go from 0 to 25 knots in almost no time.
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There are several possible places to anchor: In the north-west cove at 6-15 m, north-east cove 5-10 m, and on the Eeastcove at about 5 m.
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|header|Facilities
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If there is any suspicion of a south wind, the Eeastcove is your best bet.
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|Water| [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]: limited water at the quay
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|Electricity| N/A (Not Available)
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|Toilets| N/A
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|Showers| N/A
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|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Garbage| There are bins around the harbor and in several anchorages
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> With strong gusts, two anchors may be advisable.
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|header|Supplies
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|Fuel| [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]: atruck delivers fuel at the quay. Call them on VHF channel 08
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Chandlers| None
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The bottom is mostly sand, good holding. The beaches here are nice and clean.
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|header|Services
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|Repairs| N/A
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|Internet| In Internet cafés
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|Mobile connectivity| Good 3G signal
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|Vehicle rentals| In [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]
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==Provisioning==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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Stores in [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]
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* September 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:17, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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====Megalo Livadhi====
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==Eating out==
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GPS: {{Coord|37|08.7|N|24|25.5|E|}}<br/>
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* At the main square in Chora they serve nice ''mezedes'' (snacks)
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Megalo Livadhi (big meadow) [37° 09' N 24° 26' E] is an inlet just north-west of Cape Kyklops. The shelter here is good but the surroundings are somewhat bleak and isolated.
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* Many restaurants in [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]
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* There is at least one restaurant in [[#Koutala_Bay|Koutala]]
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==Transportation==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Ferries to [[Milos]] and Piraeus
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* June 1994 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:17, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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* For Taxi call +30 6977 370 471
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Tourism==
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====History====
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|[[Image:Greece_Serifos6.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>The Town</small>
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|[[Image:Greece_Serifos7.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>A House</small>
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|[[Image:Greece_Serifos8.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>A Fountain</small>
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|[[Image:Greece_Serifos9.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>A Street</small>
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|[[Image:Greece_Serifos10.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>A Door</small>
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|[[Image:Greece_Serifos11.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>The Square</small>
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According to the mythology, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danae Danae] and her son [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Perseus1.html Perseus] were washed ashore on Serifos after drifting in a box that her father had placed them and cast them ashore fearing a prophesy that he would be killed by his grandson. The king of Serifos, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydectes Polydectes] took a fancy to Danae and wanted to marry her but she refused. When Perseus grew up Polydectes sent him on an impossible quest: to slay the [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Medusa1.html Medusa]. With the help of [http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Athena.html Athena] he did so and after returning to Serifos he showed Polydectes Medusa's head. The sight of the head turned Polydectes, his court, and most of the island into stone.
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The first inhabitants of Serifos were [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionians Ionian Greeks]. The island was fairly wealthy in antiquity because of its rich iron and copper mines and minted its own coins. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_Period Hellenistic] times it was conquered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_Period#The_Macedonian_Empire Macedonians] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic_dynasty Ptolemies] from Egypt. During the 3rd century AD it was taken over by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Romans] who used it as a place of exile. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantines], Serifos was taken by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice Venetians] who held it like the rest of the Cyclades. They built the castle of Chora. Following the Venetians it was taken by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans].
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In modern times Serifos took an active role during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence] in 1821 following which it became part of Greece. In 1916 there was a violent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serifos#The_Miners.27_Strike_1916 miner's strike] after which the mines declined and were eventually abandoned by 1960. The island's population declined to about 1400 inhabitants.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Places to Visit====
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====Chora====
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=====Chora=====
The must see place here is the main town of [http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21202a/e212ba01.html Chora]. It is one of the more picturesque Cycladic towns with a [http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21202a/e212ba04.html Venetian Castle], many white washed houses in narrow streets and stairs, decorated with geraniums. Many of these houses have been restored by rich Athenians, British, and Germans.
The must see place here is the main town of [http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21202a/e212ba01.html Chora]. It is one of the more picturesque Cycladic towns with a [http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21202a/e212ba04.html Venetian Castle], many white washed houses in narrow streets and stairs, decorated with geraniums. Many of these houses have been restored by rich Athenians, British, and Germans.
There is a bus from Livadhi to Chora.
There is a bus from Livadhi to Chora.
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Image:Greece_Serifos6.jpg|The Town<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Serifos7.jpg|A House<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Serifos8.jpg|A Fountain<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Serifos9.jpg|A Street<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Serifos10.jpg|A Door<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Serifos11.jpg|The Square<br/>''Click for larger view''
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====Kastro tis Grias====
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Near Koutala there is the 6th century AD white marble ''Kastro tis Grias'' (Κάστρο της Γριάς - Castle of the Hag) and the castle is the ''Cave of the Cyclops'', with two stalactite chambers and a small lake. Bring a flash light.
Near Koutala there is the 6th century AD white marble ''Kastro tis Grias'' (Κάστρο της Γριάς - Castle of the Hag) and the castle is the ''Cave of the Cyclops'', with two stalactite chambers and a small lake. Bring a flash light.
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* Water - Limited water at the quay of [[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]
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{{Comments}}
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===Transportation===
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* September 1999 ([[#Koutala Bay|Koutala Bay]]) {{Istioploos2}}
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* June 1994 ([[#Megalo Livadhi|Megalo Livadhi]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]  
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* July 2006 ([[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]) --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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* September 2007 ([[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* June 2017 ([[#Livadhi|Livadhi]]) -- [[User:Thomaskoll|Thomaskoll]]
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 15 August 2018

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Aegean Sea ▶ Greece ▶ Cyclades ▶ Serifos

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Serifos
37°09.355'N, 024°28.810'E Chart icon.png
lat=37.15592 | lon=24.48017 | zoom=11 | y
Greece Serifos m.jpg
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Map of Serifos

Serifos (Σέριφος) is a barren rocky island in the Cyclades with an area of 75 km2, about 1,400 inhabitants, and with a number of abandoned mines.

Tourism has given the island a new prosperity.

Dovecote in Serifos

Radio Net

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2810 51 470
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03 in Livadhi

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Charts

BA
2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
Imray-Tetra
G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
NIMA
54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
54330 Plans in the Kikladhes
Greek
41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
415 Ydra to Sikinos

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Passages

Islands

  • Kythnos Kythnos/wiki/Kythnos | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Sifnos Sifnos /wiki/Sifnos | Island icon – island || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Navigation

Approaches to Serifos are straightforward but:

Warning: With a meltemi there are strong gusts on the south side of the island.

Berthing

Ports

Chart of Livadhi

Livadhi

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Harbour icon Livadhi [[Serifos#Livadhi|Livadhi]] 37°8.36′N, 24°31.24′E

Livadhi (Λιβάδι - meadow) is the only harbor in the island. There are two alternatives here. You can either dock stern-to on the south side of the quay or anchor off. Either way there is good shelter from the meltemi despite the strong gusts. With a strong south-east wind there is appreciable swell into the bay. The docking area is usually very crowded and noisy. Yachts also anchor moor stern-to on the north side of the quay, but it is not to be recommended in strong northerlies as the holding is not good. In the Winter 2015 new concrete piers have been built enclosing a small harbour with mooring lines. Bigger boat can anchor stern-to on this new pier as well.

Many cruisers prefer the alternative of anchoring off. Anchor at 6 m towards the north-west of the bay but stay clear from the area where the ferries maneuver.

Warning: One drawback in this otherwise good anchorage are mosquitoes, in great numbers.
View of Livadhi
The S side of the mole in Livadhi
The south side of the mole during a meltemi

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Chart of Koutala Bay

Koutala Bay

Koutala Bay/wiki/Serifos#Koutala_Bay
Anchorage icon Koutala Bay [[Serifos#Koutala Bay|Koutala Bay]] 37°07.9′N, 24°27.4′E

Koutala (Κουτάλα - spoon) Bay is a large bay on the south side of the island. It provides good shelter from the meltemi but it is subject to very violent katabatic gusts; they can go from 0 to 25 knots in almost no time.

There are several possible places to anchor: In the north-west cove at 6-15 m, north-east cove 5-10 m, and on the Eeastcove at about 5 m.

If there is any suspicion of a south wind, the Eeastcove is your best bet.

Warning: With strong gusts, two anchors may be advisable.

The bottom is mostly sand, good holding. The beaches here are nice and clean.

Megalo Livadhi

Megalo Livadhi/wiki/Serifos#Megalo_Livadhi
Anchorage icon Megalo Livadhi [[Serifos#Megalo Livadhi|Megalo Livadhi]] 37°08.398'N, 024°25.385'E
Megalo Livadhi (big meadow) is an inlet just north-west of Cape Kyklops. The shelter here is good but the surroundings are somewhat bleak and isolated.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Livadhi: limited water at the quay
Electricity N/A (Not Available)
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry ?
Garbage There are bins around the harbor and in several anchorages
Supplies
Fuel Livadhi: atruck delivers fuel at the quay. Call them on VHF channel 08
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet In Internet cafés
Mobile connectivity Good 3G signal
Vehicle rentals In Livadhi

Provisioning

Stores in Livadhi

Eating out

  • At the main square in Chora they serve nice mezedes (snacks)
  • Many restaurants in Livadhi
  • There is at least one restaurant in Koutala

Transportation

  • Ferries to Milos and Piraeus
  • For Taxi call +30 6977 370 471

Tourism

History

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The Town
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A House
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A Fountain
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A Street
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A Door
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The Square

According to the mythology, Danae and her son Perseus were washed ashore on Serifos after drifting in a box that her father had placed them and cast them ashore fearing a prophesy that he would be killed by his grandson. The king of Serifos, Polydectes took a fancy to Danae and wanted to marry her but she refused. When Perseus grew up Polydectes sent him on an impossible quest: to slay the Medusa. With the help of Athena he did so and after returning to Serifos he showed Polydectes Medusa's head. The sight of the head turned Polydectes, his court, and most of the island into stone.

The first inhabitants of Serifos were Ionian Greeks. The island was fairly wealthy in antiquity because of its rich iron and copper mines and minted its own coins. In Hellenistic times it was conquered by the Macedonians and the Ptolemies from Egypt. During the 3rd century AD it was taken over by the Romans who used it as a place of exile. After the Byzantines, Serifos was taken by the Venetians who held it like the rest of the Cyclades. They built the castle of Chora. Following the Venetians it was taken by the Ottomans.

In modern times Serifos took an active role during the Greek War of Independence in 1821 following which it became part of Greece. In 1916 there was a violent miner's strike after which the mines declined and were eventually abandoned by 1960. The island's population declined to about 1400 inhabitants.

Today tourism has given the island a new prosperity.

Places to Visit

Chora

The must see place here is the main town of Chora. It is one of the more picturesque Cycladic towns with a Venetian Castle, many white washed houses in narrow streets and stairs, decorated with geraniums. Many of these houses have been restored by rich Athenians, British, and Germans.

There is a bus from Livadhi to Chora.

Kastro tis Grias

Near Koutala there is the 6th century AD white marble Kastro tis Grias (Κάστρο της Γριάς - Castle of the Hag) and the castle is the Cave of the Cyclops, with two stalactite chambers and a small lake. Bring a flash light.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

  • Serifos at the Wikipedia
  • Serifos at the Wikivoyage
  • For an interactive map and sea chart of Serifos and surroundings click here

References

See Greece.

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